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Notably, iQiyi did not license Season 4 (The Final Season) due to increased NRTA restrictions on “foreign animated content with complex geopolitical themes” (State Administration of Radio and Television, Notice No. 12, 2020). iQiyi’s presentation of Attack on Titan Season 3 serves as a definitive case of “soft censorship” – edits that reduce graphic impact but preserve core narrative. The platform successfully delivered a legally compliant version of one of the most complex anime seasons ever produced, albeit with diminished visceral and political edge. For Chinese fans, iQiyi provided access, but not full experience. As global streaming homogenizes, the iQiyi model demonstrates that local regulations will continue to reshape transnational media, creating parallel versions of the same story.

Transnational Streaming and Narrative Evolution: A Case Study of Attack on Titan Season 3 on iQiyi Iqiyi Attack On Titan Season 3

Season 3 is pivotal: it transitions from the chaotic defense of Trost District to the royal conspiracy of the Interior Police and the revelation of basement secrets. This paper analyzes iQiyi’s role as a gatekeeper and distributor, focusing on three axes: (1) censorship mechanics, (2) narrative coherence post-editing, and (3) platform-specific fan reception. iQiyi, often called “China’s Netflix,” operates under strict NRTA guidelines. By 2018, foreign anime required licenses, age-gating (via real-name verification for users over 18), and content reviews. Notably, iQiyi did not license Season 4 (The